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Workforce Development Courses

Workforce development courses can help you learn talent acquisition strategies, employee training techniques, performance management, and skills gap analysis. You can build expertise in creating effective onboarding programs, implementing mentorship initiatives, and evaluating workforce effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training delivery, HR analytics software for performance tracking, and project management tools to streamline workforce initiatives.


Popular Workforce Development Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Surgery, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Gestión del Talento

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Retention, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Succession Planning, Culture

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    LearnQuest

    Spring Data Repositories

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Transaction Processing, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Persistence, Database Systems, Java, Restful API, Web Services, Web Applications

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Software Architecture

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience improvement, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Financial Statements, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Working with Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Data Modeling, Authentications, Data Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Microservices, Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Continuous Integration

    Build toward a degree

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    The University of Melbourne

    Moving to the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Level Agreement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Transformation, Workforce Planning, Contract Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    التسويق في عالم رقمي

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategies, New Product Development, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, MarTech, Marketing Channel, Product Promotion, Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Branding, Price Negotiation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • Gestión del Talento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
  • Spring Data Repositories: LearnQuest
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Working with Data in iOS: Meta
  • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder

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